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TRENDS: Why Texas or Georgia Will Win The National Championship | Injuries at USC & OU | SEC Predictions

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The Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns headline the AP preseason Top 25, but will either overcome the odds and take home the national championship? Chris Gordy breaks down why history favors top-5 ranked teams like Georgia and Texas, exploring SEC powerhouse placements and surprising omissions such as Clemson and Florida outside the Top 25. Key questions about Alabama’s quarterback battle, the potential of Texas A&M’s rebuilt O-line, and Tennessee’s ranking drive the conversation, as analyst Heather Dinich stakes her claim on Texas’ title prospects.  Get the latest on critical injuries at Oklahoma and South Carolina, with updates on Jayden Gibson and Jake Maikkula. Dive into quarterback competitions at Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt, and uncover The Athletic’s bold SEC predictions—can Texas rebound from an early loss to Ohio State and run the table in the conference? Plus, find out how transfer portal additions and schedule changes could shape playoff chances as the SEC braces for a fiercely competitive season. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. .   The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns headline the AP preseason Top 25, but will either overcome the odds and take home the national championship? Chris Gordy breaks down why history favors top-5 ranked teams like Georgia and Texas, exploring SEC powerhouse placements and surprising omissions such as Clemson and Florida outside the Top 25. Key questions about Alabama’s quarterback battle, the potential of Texas A&M’s rebuilt O-line, and Tennessee’s ranking drive the conversation, as analyst Heather Dinich stakes her claim on Texas’ title prospects. Get the latest on critical injuries at Oklahoma and South Carolina, with updates on Jayden Gibson and Jake Maikkula. Dive into quarterback competitions at Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt, and uncover The Athletic’s bold SEC predictions—can Texas rebound from an early loss to Ohio State and run the table in the conference? Plus, find out how transfer portal additions and schedule changes could shape playoff chances as the SEC braces for a fiercely competitive season.

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